Real Madrid manager Carlo Ancelotti has three options to replace Jude Bellingham during his injury absence

Jude Bellingham is undoubtedly the main man for Real Madrid this season. The England midfielder, who scored his 20th goal in Los Blancos colors against Girona on Saturday, has missed just a couple of games through injury or suspension throughout the campaign, although that could soon change .

Bellingham suffered an ankle injury against Girona, which will keep him out of action for the next three weeks. It's a major blow for Real Madrid, especially as they begin their Champions League knockout campaign against RB Leipzig on Tuesday.

Ace for MD, Real Madrid coach Carlo Ancelotti has three main options available as replacements for Bellingham. Brahim Diaz has tended to play instead of the 20-year-old whenever he hasn't started, so he looks to be in pole position. Luka Modric also has a chance, and he will bring experience, which could be needed against Leipzig.

Finally, and probably the most unlikely option, there is Joselu Mato, whose inclusion could see Real Madrid switch to a 4-3-3 if he were to play Bellingham's place. Ancelotti is not expected to change the system that has worked so well this season, so Brahim or Modric are better placed at this stage.